Comparison

Pace vs Where You Run

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pace

This running tracker offers real-time metrics like distance, pace, and time with a minimalist interface. It includes built-in lofi music for focus and generates shareable run cards instantly. All your logged miles are saved in a visual archive.

Highlights
  • Real-time pace, distance, time, and splits
  • Built-in lofi music
  • Instant share cards
  • Run Archive grid
  • Apple Health integration
  • Clean, minimal interface
Features
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Pace A clean running tracker built for people who actually post their runs. Track distance, pace, time, and splits — everything you expect from a serious run tracker — without the clutter. Built-in lofi plays automatically so your runs feel calm, focused, and consistent. When you’re done, generate a clean share card in seconds. No editing. No templates. Just your run, designed well. All your runs are saved in your Archive — a visual grid of every mile you’ve logged. Features • Real-time pace, distance, time, and splits • Built-in lofi music • Instant share cards • Run Archive grid • Apple Health integration • Clean, minimal interface Run consistently. Keep every mile. Post better.

About

Where You Run

Features
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WHERE YOU RUN WYR transforms your workout history into a stunning visual journey. See every run you've ever taken on an interactive satellite map, organized by cities, countries, and time periods. BEAUTIFUL VISUALIZATION • Satellite imagery shows your exact routes in vivid detail • Color-coded routes by workout type (running, walking, cycling, hiking) • Directional arrows guide you through each journey • Zoom from global view down to individual streets DISCOVER YOUR PATTERNS • View workouts by week, month, year, or lifetime • Explore runs organized by country, state, and city • See workout counts for every location you've visited • Track your progress across the world AUTOMATIC & PRIVATE • Seamlessly imports from Apple Health • Works with Apple Watch, iPhone, and any fitness app • All data stays on your device - complete privacy • No account required, no tracking EXPLORE YOUR WORLD • Tap any city to see all your routes there • Navigate through countries and states with ease • Detailed workout information for every run • Relive your favorite routes with satellite precision PERFECT FOR: • Runners tracking their journey across cities • Travelers documenting runs around the world • Anyone who wants to see their fitness story visualized • Athletes exploring their training patterns Whether you're a casual jogger or marathon runner, WYR shows you the beautiful story of where you've been. Every step, every city, every mile - all in one stunning map.

Screenshots

Pace4 screens
Where You Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pace at none against Where You Run's 1. Pace also leads on ads (none vs shown). Where You Run's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Where You Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pace asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pace ships an update every 9 months, Where You Run every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pace versus Where You Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaceWhere You Run
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJJ Software (KR)Ho Won Kim

In-app purchases

None

Pace

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Where You Run

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is Pace free?
Pace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Where You Run free?
Where You Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pace or Where You Run have ads?
Where You Run shows ads; Pace does not.
Which is updated more often, Pace or Where You Run?
Pace ships an update every 9 months, and Where You Run every 3 months. Most recently, Pace was updated on September 17, 2026 and Where You Run on September 28, 2026.

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